Mary Agnes LaRue died of natural causes on December 17, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born January 14, 1923, in Helena to John N. and Mary J. (Stariha) Shidu.
She graduated from Helena Cathedral High School and was owner and operator of The Princess Beauty Shop. She renewed her license with the Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists every year until the time of her death. She was married to George LaRue who died in 1983. Agnes was a lifelong member of St. Helena Cathedral where she was a Greeter and an Eucharistic Minister taking communion to the shut- ins, especially at the Cooney Home. Agnes was a member of the Elks Club, The Eagle’s, The Metropolitan Club, American Business Women Assoc. (ABWA).
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister Cecilia Titus. She is survived by her brother John J. Shidu and his wife, Marilyn, nephew Tim Shidu and niece, Pam Shidu.
A Vigil service will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Retz Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass is scheduled at 12 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Helena with committal to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside service at the Elk’s Lodge #193, 330 Lola St., Helena. Memorials are suggested in Mary’s name to the Helena Food Share, PO Box 943, Helena, MT 59624; St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601 or to an organization of donor’s choice. To offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Mary, please visit below.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 13, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Interment
Following the Funeral Mass
Monday January 14, 2013
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Monday January 14, 2013
Elks Lodge #193
330 Lola Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 13, 2013
Retz Funeral Home
315 E. 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Interment
Following the Funeral Mass
Monday January 14, 2013
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Monday January 14, 2013
Elks Lodge #193
330 Lola Street
Helena, Montana 59601
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Chris Eby says
I feel so blessed to have known Aggie. I had the pleasure of first meeting her when I joined ABWA and she was so warm and welcoming, I immediately liked her. I’m very lucky to have had this lovely woman in my life the past few years and I will truly miss her. My sympathy to Aggie’s family.
Shannon Johnston says
Agnes was such a sweet soul! She will be greatly missed in our women’s group. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Bill & Sandy Bradford says
Mary was a friend of Margaret’s. She made such a fuss over our son, Chris, when he was a baby and all throughout his grade school years. She took special interest in him. What we remember most especially is her kindness and friendliness. What a sweet lady! Our heartfelt sympathies to you.
Doris Romanisko says
Agnes was a friend of St. Peter’s for many years, and it was always a joy to visit with her when she called. We have lost a gentile woman, and a gentle spirit. We are sorry for the loss.
Tammy Ryan says
Truly a wonderful lady. I really enjoyed visiting with her at the ABWA meetings. My sympathy to her friends and family.